How to Treat a Step-Daughter's Children

Becoming a step-parent can be a blessing... and a stress. Step-parents must avoid certain minefields to keep the relationship with the stepkids positive. Here are some don'ts of step-parenting.
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Raising someone else's child can be a rewarding experience and it doesn't have to have the drama that can often be associated with a blended family. So here are possible guidelines for dealing with this type of situation. Realize things...
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Becoming part of a stepfamily can have its ups and downs. Marrying a man who has adult children is intimidating enough, but when those adult children already have kids of their own, it can make it even more difficult for you to find your place in the family. You'll need to get to know everyone and build individual relationships with them, including...

Like many Circle of Mom members who are step moms, Bianca N. has a dirty little secret: “It’s been a tough ride with my husband’s kids,” she says of life with her 11- and 12-year-olds step kids. “[My husband] is one of those

"Where do you draw the line on step parents making decisions in their step-children's [lives]?" asks Circle of Moms member Lindsay H. Should a step-mom weigh in on the school her step-child attends, or whether he can get a tattoo? Many moms

Most of us misunderstand stepfamily dynamics. And so we're too quick to pin it on stepmom when the kids don't like her.